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• Update Windows stuck in a loop. Keeps trying to download page 3 of 3, but never does, then restarts and is trying to download. Can't seem to put an end to the loop.

  Update Windows stuck in a loop. Keeps trying to download page 3 of 3, but never does, then restarts and is trying to download. Can't stop the loop to try something else.

  The operating system is Windows Vista.

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  Windows Vista and 7 update Reboot Loop Fix

  Symptom: You have a update that is causing Windows Vista or Windows 7, stuck in an infinite loop. The problem usually manifests as a "step 3 of 3:0 % complete...". "followed by a restart which starts at the exact same message, not allowing you to get on your account of connection or a desktop at all. It's a pain, and he doesn't stop, even in Mode without failure or advanced trying last good known Configuration in the start menu.

  Here is the short version for people who know how to get to tools to do this and if run System Restore from the installation DVD does not work: DELETE files

  \Windows\WinSxS\cleanup.XML AND (as applicable)
  

  \Windows\WinSxS\pending.XML and the infinite loop update will be set.

  There are two ways to get the files, you need to delete. The easiest is to start your installation of Windows and the button 'Install now' DVD, click on the link located at the bottom left that says 'Repair your computer' open a command prompt and type:

  del C:\Windows\WinSxS\cleanup.xml

  del C:\Windows\WinSxS\pending.xml

  The other way is to download a live Linux distribution such as the System of Tritech Service (which, unlike Vista or 7 DVD, can be booted from a USB flash drive for computers with no CD/DVD drive such as netbooks), open a command prompt, mount the file system and deleting the files. Assuming that your Windows installation is the first partition on the first hard disk, the following commands in rxvt or a console in the Tritech Service system should work:

  Mount.NTFS - 3 g/dev/sda1/mnt/sda1

  RM /mnt/sda1/Windows/*/cleanup.xml /mnt/sda1/Windows/*/pending.xml

  umount/mnt/sda1

  discount to zero f

  Anyway you do it, this solution will stop the engine update loop reboot and let you return to your computer. You may need to make some corrections, additional or manual updates if you have problems, but unless your login screen and/or the Office should be accessible! Is a very annoying problem and I noticed that Google is looking for things like "stage of vista 3 3 restart" usually only provides information about how to run the system on a Vista DVD restore. Unfortunately, if there is a problem with an update, sometimes the system restore does not work and fail with obscure errors, so this info is vital.

  Maybe it's your last chance to avoid giving to the top and reinstalling Windows, and we always like avoiding relocations!

• After that 'stop and install updates' on restart it happens to "configuration" 3/3 then restarts then does "configuration 3/3" again and restarts in a loop ""»

  This is windows vista business.

  After that 'stop and install updates' on restart it happens to "configuration" 3/3 then restarts then does "configuration 3/3" again and restarts in a loop. ""» I tried to find out latest fashion good and safe, but still the same. Help, please.
  Is it possible from a different drive to boot and then by applying some changes that would stop it. At the time when the computer is unusable, it just starts to "configuration updated 3/3" then restarts.

  Hello

  Try these methods.

  Method 1:

  You have to do a cold start, press and hold power for a few seconds (10).

  Wait a minute or two and turn it back on.

  Make sure that "all the" non-essential devices are disconnected. (USB keys (for example, flash drives) or any other external media like this takes place.).

  If you can, start safe mode.

  Start your computer in safe mode with network.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/start-your-computer-in-safe-mode

  NOTE: see 3 from the link above, Advanced options boot (including safe mode).

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/advanced-startup-options-including-safe-mode

  Select Mode safe mode with networking.

  Method 2:

  Use the system restore feature:

  (a) click Start, type system restore in the Search box or search programs and filesand then click on the system restore under the programs section.

  (b) on the System Restore page, click Next.

  (c) select a restore point during which you know the operating system works, and then click Next.

  The restore point should be a date that precedes the first time you encountered the problem.

  NOTE: If you use system restore when the computer is in safe mode, you can't undo the restore operation.

  See also: error: configuration of the Windows updates failed. Restoration of the changes. Do not turn off your computer when you try to install updates for Windows

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/949358

  Data loss caveat:

  Be sure to back up data that you want to keep before you begin. This is to ensure that there is no loss of data.

  Method 3:

  Step 1:

  To avoid this problem on Windows Vista, obtain and install update 937287 from the Microsoft Download Center separately from all other updates on Windows Update site. Install the update that applies to your version of Windows Vista so that you are able to install future updates.

  A software update is available for the Windows Vista installation software feature

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/937287/en-us

  The following files are available for download from the Microsoft Download Center:

  Windows Vista x 86 systems

  http://www.Microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?amp;displaylang=en&ID=15287

  Windows Vista x 64 systems

  http://www.Microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?amp;displaylang=en&ID=23732

  Step 2:

  Save the update to a location on your hard drive, you can find and then install the update from there.

  Download, *Save* and install the update with no security (antivirus/security suite) software installed, disconnect from the Internet, disable the firewall & close all non-essential processes in the Task Manager.

  Disable antivirus programs and firewalls.

  Disable the anti-virus software

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/disable-antivirus-software

  Windows Firewall

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/firewall-frequently-asked-questions

  Note: Make sure that you enable the antivirus software, other security and firewall after the test programs.

  Caution:
  Antivirus software can help protect your computer against viruses and other security threats. In most cases, you should not disable your antivirus software. If you need to disable temporarily to install other software, you must reactivate as soon as you are finished. If you are connected to the Internet or a network, while your antivirus software is disabled, your computer is vulnerable to attacks.

  I also recommend taking off of USB keys (for example, flash drives) or any other external media, as this takes place.

  When the file is downloaded, see these steps.

  (a) right -click on the file and

  (b) select run as administrator from the menu.

  Check if it helps.

• My vista computer keep trying to restart loop error - driver_irql_not_less_or_equal "stop 0x000000D1"

  Original title: my vista computer keep trying to restart loop.

  He came once with the driver_irql_not_less_or_equal. blue screen exports also "stop 0x000000D1 0x00000002, 0x00000000, 0x87dfb395.» I tried to use the vista repair, but it does not start even. I can't go anywhere because I can't even use a limited boot option, is not to happen.

  Hi AllanHolland

  (1) remember to make changes?

  (2) what happens when you try to run the Startup Repair tool?

  
  Step 1: disconnect any external devices (printers, scanner, USB (universal serial bus) drives, etc...)  Except the keyboard and mouse and then start.

  Step 2: run the Startup Repair tool after disconnecting all external devices, see them steps mentioned in the link below

  Windows Vista or Windows 7 unbootable and the Startup Repair tool does not resolve the problem
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/934540

  If the problem persists,

  
  Step 3: follow the steps mentioned in the link below to access the system recovery tools and then run the system restore
  How to access the System Recovery Options menu?

  For more information, please visit the link below

  Pick up the pieces after a computer crash
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/picking-up-the-pieces-after-a-computer-crash

• When windows update (KB968930) power Shell2.0 and WinRm20 for win Vista tries to install the thugs of the computer then restarts and crashes again and again

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  Hello LisaQuaranto,

  I suggest that you configure the computer to start in minimum mode, download the update from the Download Center and try to install the update.

  To perform a clean boot on a computer that is running Windows Vista:

  a. Click Start, type msconfig in the search box and press ENTER.

  If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password, or click on continue.

  b. on the general tab, click Selective startup.

  c. under Selective startup, clear the check box load startup items.

  d. click OK.

  e. When prompted, click on restart.

  f. after the computer starts, check if the problem is resolved.

  If your problem is resolved after the clean boot, and then follow the steps in the following article to narrow down the exact source:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135

  In addition, refer to the section on how to restore your computer to a Normal startup mode by following the steps under "Reset the computer to start as usual", after performing the clean boot troubleshooting.

  You can download the update following the link below:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/968930

  Thank you
  Irfan H, Engineer Support Microsoft Answers

• Windows vista (Home premium) is not shut down or restart

  The computer (with windows vista edition Home premium); NVIDIA Geforce 8400 M GT GPU) is not shut down or restart. I suspect it's due to updates of windows do not. The error code that is more common that I've seen is A 80071, 91, and then other codes of error like 80071A2C. Here are updates of security for vista and internet explorer. Please help on this issue so that the pc starts shutting down as usual.

  Thank you

  "md123456" wrote in message News: 0d2c53df-b4e6-41b0-8773-211803475406...

  Thank you very much. Would be a new instal OS solve these problems?

  If you mean a new facility on a reformatted drive or a system recovery using recovery of the manufacture process, Yes, certainly, unless it's a hardware problem - but then you learn nothing about what caused the problem in the first place and so how do I prevent it from happening again.
  WRT your mistakes: -.
  1. nothing to worry about, as most of the machines do not have parallel ports today (unless yours does?)
  (2) it is difficult to talk about this, without more details-, but because they say "dependants", rather that "unload", it can probably be ignored.
  (3) it seems normal - I've seen a lot of PC with this error, and apparently nothing wrong. -It is important only if you are connected to a domain server
  (4) the service (I think) is a result of system crash, rather than a cause of the grip.
   
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  My earlier concern about SR doesn't work not just because of problems still standing stop - but back your data first, so that if the worst happens and you cannot start the system later, you can go to plan B.
  As Lorien says, try a back system restore to before the problem started - although at 2 months, I would worry about the stability of the system later. Since you already said that you are willing to do a reinstall if necessary, give it a whirl :)
   
  HTH
   
   
   
   
  
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  Noel Paton | Nil Carborundum Illegitemi | CrashFixPC

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  Jin

  Sometimes, my keyboard stops responding, despite the checkist troubleshooting.

  Then it works again after I have shut down and restart my mac!

  is this normal? If this isn't the case, that due to an application? for example, I installed photoshop and use it all the time... also openoffice document prog...

  What else could be?

  I just replace the keyboard with a new one, but the problem persists.

  my mac has also been in mac repair and they found nothing wrong.

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• Windows XP has entered a loop, it stops just before "loading personal settings" then restarts so far again and again.

  Windows XP has entered a loop, it stops just before "loading personal settings" then restarts so far again and again.

  It won't let me choose a mode which worked well, it is stuck on "Start windows normally" for 20 seconds.

  Hello

  Restore the system from the recovery console and check.

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  Hello

  Have you made changes on the computer before this problem?

  I would suggest trying the following methods and check if it helps.

  Method 1:

  Step 1:

  Start in safe mode and check if the problem persists there.

  How to start Windows vista in safe mode:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/start-your-computer-in-safe-mode

  Step 2:

  If the problem does not persist in safe mode, and then put the computer in a clean boot state and check if that helps.

  How to solve the problem by running the clean boot in Windows Vista:
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135 Note: once you have completed troubleshooting, perform the steps in the step 7: to reset the computer as usual.

  Method 2:

  Run the Startup Repair tool and check if it helps.

  Startup Repair: frequently asked questions:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/startup-repair-frequently-asked-questions

  Method 3:

  If method 1 and method 2 has not helped, then perform the system restore from the recovery system to a restore point option when the computer was working fine.

  What are the system recovery options in Windows 7?
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/what-are-the-system-recovery-options-in-Windows-7

  Hope the information is useful.

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  Hi John McAvoy,.

  (1) since when are you facing this problem?

  (2) you get an error message?

  I want to clarify if this happens when you start Windows after logging in or before opening a session on windows.

  Method 1: Disconnect all external devices (printers, scanner, USB (universal serial bus) readers, etc...) Except the mouse and keyboard > restart the computer and check

  If this solves the problem, then add back devices at a time until you discover the piece of hardware causing the issue.  Then get any drivers\software update for the device.
  

  Thanks and greetings

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  My HP Pavilion Desktop under Vista Home Premium (German language and SP1) with intel processor through the normal automatic updates at around 03:00 local time without any apparent problem.
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  Have tried all the options found on this and other sites (for example, creating their own different security modes, deleting the file pending.xml etc.) without success.

  Someone at - it any other suggestions?

  Hello

  I guess that part of the question could be a driver which is really old or similar should not be loaded.

  This exit Windows updates on (after you have access) and stop the updates of the driver to load.

  How to disable automatic driver Installation in Windows Vista - drivers
  http://www.AddictiveTips.com/Windows-Tips/how-to-disable-automatic-driver-installation-in-Windows-Vista/
  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc730606 (WS.10) .aspx

  ---------------------------------------------------

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  The update is not installed successfully, you receive a message, and the computer restarts when you try to
  install an update in Windows Vista
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/949358

  Method 1: Start Windows Vista with the Windows installation media and use the repair feature

  How to do a startup repair in Vista
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/91467-startup-repair.html

  You can also do a safe mode startup repair to access the Recovery Options If you have them available
  or use the DVD as described above.

  This tells you how to access the System Recovery Options
  http://windowshelp.Microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/help/326b756b-1601-435e-99D0-1585439470351033.mspx

  Try recovery options Startup Repair

  How to do a startup repair
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/91467-startup-repair.html

  Method 2: Start the system in safe mode and then use the system restore feature

  How to make a Vista system restore
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/76905-System-Restore-how.html

  You can also do a restore of the system of starting with a Vista disk.

  Method 3: Rename the Pending.xml file, and then change the registry (this method is part of the advanced troubleshooting)

  See article below for that.

  You can use this method on the updates that have this problem.
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/949358

  Hide the update (click right - HIDE in the updates of Windows) and go to the Microsoft Download Center to download
  and install it.

  Microsoft Download Center
  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/en/default.aspx

  ------------------------------------------------------

  Once you are in Windows I was running once again reset here as a precaution.

  How to reset the Windows Update components?
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/971058

  Hope this helps sort it out for you.
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  After the reboot, it will then describe the problem and that is the message
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  I can't use the laptop for work anymore cause it breaks down in the middle of my work and I do not get a chance to save.

  Hello

  Look in the Event Viewer to see if something is reported on these reboots.

  http://www.computerperformance.co.UK/Vista/vista_event_viewer.htm

  ----------------------------------------------------
  Also that:

  Disable the automatic restart in the event of system failure in Windows Vista
  http://pcsupport.about.com/od/windowsvista/HT/arestartvista.htm

  ---------------------------------------------------

  You can get a blue screen, then here is the generic help for troubleshooting:

  (You may be able to use the tool Nirsoft below to determine, from the minidumps if you have some
  errors and codes.)

  Here are a few ways to possibly fix the blue screen issue. If you could give the info from the blue screen that would be
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  codes something like IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL or PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA and similar messages.

  As exampes:

  BCCode: 116
  BCP1: 87BC9510
  BCP2: 8C013D80
  BCP3: 00000000
  BCP4: 00000002

  or in this format:

  Stop: 0 x 00000000 (oxoooooooo oxoooooooo oxoooooooo oxooooooooo)
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  It is an excellent tool for displaying the blue screen error information

  BlueScreenView scans all your minidump files created during 'blue screen of death' crashes, and displays the
  information on all accidents of a table - free
  http://www.NirSoft.NET/utils/blue_screen_view.html

  BlueScreens many are caused by old or damaged drivers, video drivers in particular, but there are other causes.

  You can follow these steps in the Safe Mode if necessary or the command prompt Vista DVD or Options of recovery if your
  system installed by the manufacturer.

  This tells you how to access the System Recovery Options and/or a Vista DVD
  http://windowshelp.Microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/help/326b756b-1601-435e-99D0-1585439470351033.mspx

  You can try a system restore to a point before the problem started when one exists.

  How to make a Vista system restore
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/76905-System-Restore-how.html

  -----------------------------------------------------

  Start - type this in the search box-> find COMMAND at the top and RIGHT CLICK – RUN AS ADMIN

  Enter this at the command prompt - sfc/scannow

  How to analyze the log file entries that the Microsoft Windows Resource Checker (SFC.exe) program
  generates in Windows Vista cbs.log
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/928228

  The log can give you the answer if there is a corrupted driver. (Says not all possible driver problems).

  Also run CheckDisk, so we cannot exclude as much as possible of the corruption.
  How to run the check disk at startup in Vista
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/67612-check-disk-Chkdsk.html

  ------------------------------------------------------------------

  Often drivers up-to-date will help, usually video, sound, network card (NIC), WiFi, 3rd party keyboard and
  smile, as well as of other major device drivers.

  Look at the sites of the manufacturer for drivers - and the manufacturer of the device manually.
  http://pcsupport.about.com/od/driverssupport/HT/driverdlmfgr.htm

  How to install a device driver in Vista Device Manager
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/193584-Device-Manager-install-driver.html

  How to disable automatic driver Installation in Windows Vista - drivers
  http://www.AddictiveTips.com/Windows-Tips/how-to-disable-automatic-driver-installation-in-Windows-Vista/
  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc730606 (WS.10) .aspx

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  How to fix BlueScreen (STOP) errors that cause Windows Vista to shut down or restart unexpectedly
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/958233

  Troubleshooting, STOP error blue screen Vista
  http://www.chicagotech.NET/Vista/vistabluescreen.htm

  Understanding and decoding BSOD (blue screen of death) Messages
  http://www.Taranfx.com/blog/?p=692

  Windows - troubleshooting blue screen errors
  http://KB.wisc.edu/page.php?id=7033

  ------------------------------------------------------------------

  In some cases, it may be necessary.

  The Options or Vista recovery disk Startup Repair

  How to do a startup repair
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/91467-startup-repair.html

  This tells you how to access the System Recovery Options and/or a Vista DVD
  http://windowshelp.Microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/help/326b756b-1601-435e-99D0-1585439470351033.mspx

  I hope this helps.

  Rob - bicycle - Mark Twain said it is good.

• blue screen - PC keeps freezing upwards and then restarting

  Signature of the problem

  Files helping to describe the problem (some files may be is no longer available)

  Mini091810 - 02.dmp

  SysData. XML

  Version.txt

  Additional information about the problem

  BCCode: 1a

  BCP1: 0000000000005000

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  BCP2: FFFFF70001080010

  BCP3: 0000000001080498

  BCP4: 0000000000014C 48

  OS version: 6_0_6002

  Service Pack: 2_0

  Product: 768_1

  Problem event name: BlueScreen

  The system version: 6.0.6002.2.2.0.768.3

  Locale ID: 2057

  Hello

  To see how to use BlueScreenView and MyEventViewer to troubleshoot the Bluescreens see the
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  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/vistarepair/thread/3deab2fa-4000-4136-8c78-a3d22b1db009

  -------------------------------------------------------------

  Remove ALL power and reinstall all the memory cards and cables (both ends where possible).
  in fact, remove and replace - don't do not just tight. Make sure that the vents are clear and that the
  the fans are working. Even if the temperature is OK assume no heat does not affect the video,.
  sound or other system functions that it these get hot. Try adding a small fan blowing in
  the vents as a test. (These are especially for a PC not a laptop.)

  Have you recently added any hardware? Have you updated any drivers just before this started?
  (Check control panel - updates of Windows to see if all drivers have been updated it on the)
  This started the time) likely guilty hand are video driver, other great drivers, memory, and
  antivirus/antispyware/security products could be at fault as well as reader questions.

  Use the troubleshooter below and refer to the following message to drivers and memory when
  you get these sections and then back to the resolution of the problems according to the needs.

  BCCode: 1a 0x0000001a<-- read="">
  http://www.faultwire.com/solutions-fatal_error/memory-management-0x0000001A-* 1041.html? order = votes

  -------------------------------------------------------------------------

  Look in the Event Viewer to see if something is reported on those.
  http://www.computerperformance.co.UK/Vista/vista_event_viewer.htm

  MyEventViewer - free - a simple alternative in the standard event viewer
  Windows. TIP - Options - Advanced filter allows you to see a time rather
  of the entire file.
  http://www.NirSoft.NET/utils/my_event_viewer.html

  Here are a few ways to possibly fix the blue screen issue. If you could give the blue screen
  info that would help. Such as ITC and 4 others entered at the bottom left. And all others
  error information such as codes of STOP and info like IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL or PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA and similar messages.

  As examples:

  BCCode: 116
  BCP1: 87BC9510
  BCP2: 8C013D80
  BCP3: 00000000
  BCP4: 00000002

  or in this format:

  Stop: 0 x 00000000 (oxoooooooo oxoooooooo oxoooooooo oxooooooooo)
  Tcpip.sys - address blocking 0 x 0 00000000 000000000 DateStamp 0 x 000000000

  It is an excellent tool for displaying the blue screen error information

  BlueScreenView scans all your minidump files created during ' blue screen of the.
  death ' crashes and displays information about all accidents of a table.
  Free
  http://www.NirSoft.NET/utils/blue_screen_view.html

  BlueScreens many are caused by drivers of old or damaged, in particular the video drivers
  However, there are other causes.

  You can do mode if necessary safe or the Vista DVD command prompt or
  Options recovery if your system is installed by the manufacturer.

  This tells you how to access the System Recovery Options and/or a Vista DVD
  http://windowshelp.Microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/help/326b756b-1601-435e-99D0-1585439470351033.mspx

  You can try a system restore to a point before the problem started when one exists.

  How to make a Vista system restore
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/76905-System-Restore-how.html

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  Start - type this into the search-> find COMMAND to top box and RIGHT CLICK-
  RUN AS ADMIN

  Enter this at the command prompt - sfc/scannow

  How to analyze the log file entries that the Microsoft Windows Resource Checker (SFC.exe)
  program generates in Windows Vista cbs.log
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/928228

  The log can give you the answer if there is a corrupted driver. (Does not work
  tell all possible driver issues).

  Also run CheckDisk, so we cannot exclude as much as possible of the corruption.

  How to run the check disk at startup in Vista
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/67612-check-disk-Chkdsk.html

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  Often drivers up-to-date will help, usually video, sound, network card (NIC), WiFi, part 3
  keyboard and mouse, as well as of other major device drivers.

  Look at the sites of the manufacturer for drivers - and the manufacturer of the device manually.
  http://pcsupport.about.com/od/driverssupport/HT/driverdlmfgr.htm

  How to install a device driver in Vista Device Manager
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/193584-Device-Manager-install-driver.html

  How to disable automatic driver Installation in Windows Vista - drivers
  http://www.AddictiveTips.com/Windows-Tips/how-to-disable-automatic-driver-installation-in-Windows-Vista/
  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc730606 (WS.10) .aspx

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  How to fix BlueScreen (STOP) errors that cause Windows Vista to shut down or restart
  quit unexpectedly
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/958233

  Troubleshooting, STOP error blue screen Vista
  http://www.chicagotech.NET/Vista/vistabluescreen.htm

  Understanding and decoding BSOD (blue screen of death) Messages
  http://www.Taranfx.com/blog/?p=692

  Windows - troubleshooting blue screen errors
  http://KB.wisc.edu/page.php?id=7033

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  In some cases, it may be necessary.

  The Options or Vista recovery disk Startup Repair

  How to do a startup repair
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/91467-startup-repair.html

  This tells you how to access the System Recovery Options and/or a Vista DVD
  http://windowshelp.Microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/help/326b756b-1601-435e-99D0-1585439470351033.mspx

  I hope this helps.

  Rob Brown - MS MVP - Windows Desktop Experience: Bike - Mark Twain said it right.